Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.
For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.
Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).
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Empowering Local Businesses: COLETEK's Commitment to the Community
Ruthven, nestled in the heart of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales, Australia, is a thriving hub of entrepreneurial spirit and community pride. At COLETEK, we're deeply rooted in this area, dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping them grow alongside our thriving community. With years of experience working with enterprises across Australia, we've developed a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing Ruthven's dynamic business landscape. Our team has earned a reputation as trusted advisors, fostering long-term relationships built on transparency, empathy, and innovative problem-solving. As your partner in success, we're committed to delivering tailored solutions that cater to the distinct needs of local businesses like yours. From small start-ups to established players, our dedication is unwavering in its pursuit of empowering the Ruthven business community. We've developed a national footprint, underpinned by a strong foundation of local presence and understanding. This blend of scale and proximity enables us to deliver exceptional results, honed by the knowledge gained from years of working alongside businesses just like yours. Our approach is founded on building trust, cultivating innovation, and fostering an inclusive spirit that resonates deeply with the values of Ruthven's vibrant community. We believe that by investing in your success, we're contributing to the overall prosperity of our beloved region. By partnering with us, you'll not only gain access to expert guidance but also become part of a larger network of like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators. As a company deeply rooted in the Ruthven community, we take pride in our involvement and commitment to supporting local initiatives that drive positive change. We're dedicated to creating an ecosystem where businesses can thrive, employees can grow, and our community can flourish. So why settle for anything less? Join forces with COLETEK today and discover the advantages of working with a trusted Australian partner that truly gets Ruthven's unique spirit. Together, let's build a brighter future for your business and the wider community in which we live and work. Contact UsMechatronics Prototyping for Ruthven – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses
Mechatronics Prototyping for Ruthven – Amazing Customer Testimonials
Intuitive, innovative & efficient are three words that would appropriately describe the COLETEK service. Luke and the team at COLETEK have taken our concepts to the next level.
As the proprietor a DIY environmentally pest control products business I have been more then impressed with COLETEK's design capability and professionalism in assisting to realise an idea into reality. From concept, CAD drawings, 3D modelling, alterations right through to the finished product. I am extremely happy with our new termite control product. I have no hesitation in recommending COLETEK's services.
COLETEK have provided one to one communication throughout the development process and gone above and beyond in bringing our ideas closer to becoming a reality! Luke's expertise and knowledge with computer software and electronics is Jedi like, but what I liked most about working with him was his willingness and ability to think outside of the box.
We have used COLETEK on a couple of occasions and found their service to be professional and on time. We specialise in engineering and design of height safety equipment and since a lot of parts are made by casting from stainless steel we require a quick model before we proceed with the tool manufacture. COLETEK has been able to provide this quickly saving us valuable time and giving us peace of mind knowing our parts will look right when casted from stainless steel.
I was grateful to find Luke Cole at COLETEK in the early days of an invention idea. He was very patient and generous with information to guide me along the way. And even though I did not preceed with my project, I would still recommend his services. Thank you.
I have been working closely with COLETEK for the past 6 years now, and I must say, it is a success story :-). I highly respect their team, they are a pleasure to work with and top skilled professionals. In addition to their top Technical service, their customer service is brilliant and it is a rare find. Their PCB repair rework skills are top notch and a rare find in this industry. I have been working in the IT industry for the past 20 years in various fields and seen it all so I can say with certainty that they are the best around and I am looking forward to keep working with them in the future.
Founded in 2001, we are a multiple award winning, highly experienced multidisciplinary company specialising in lean product development through rapid prototyping - transforming ideas from concept to life. Our industry-leading team combines deep expertise, cutting-edge technology, and advanced equipment to validate emerging ideas—transforming them into market-ready hardware and software solutions.
Our experience dates back to the 1990s with ANU "Robotics Systems Lab", CSIRO, NICTA (aka Data61), Seeing Machines, Location Aware Technologies, and Hemisphere GPS (aka BEELINE). For over 10 years now, we've been focused on validating R&D and taking ideas to commercialisation.
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